Most people measure good sleep by the number of hours they get, but few stop to consider how they sleep. Your body doesn’t shut down at night—it keeps digesting, circulating blood, and repairing itself while you rest. The position you choose can either support these processes or quietly work against them. Health specialists often point to one simple adjustment—sleeping on your left side—as a gentle way to improve nighttime comfort and help the body function more smoothly while you sleep. One of the most noticeable benefits of left-side sleeping is its effect on digestion and nighttime discomfort. Because the stomach... Continues…
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